KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Growing up I played a lot of rugby both for the University Rugby team and for a local Rugby Club. I also enjoy football and regularly either attend matches, or watch the matches in a social environment. I now train in mixed martial arts, particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I generally maintain my fitness through membership of a local health club and my training. During the summer months I am keen on a lot of outdoor activities, including golf, biking and water sports which involve anything from windsurfing, sailing, wakeboarding, power boats and jet skiing.
I enjoy going away with both my friends and family and experiencing the different cultures the world has to offer. I would like the opportunity to travel or work abroad if this was ever possible.
In general I am a very confident and outgoing individual. I rarely let situations, people or troubles faze me. I find that I am at my best when I am being challenged both in life and work. I feel that pressure brings out the best in me and my own desire to succeed in life means that there is not much I won’t take on and give my all too.
I feel that I have above average work experience for my age (28 years old), but I still wish to experience and learn a lot more. I genuinely enjoy learning, especially if I have no real knowledge of the subject or situation. I believe that life is for living and am prepared to give my all, so that in years to come I can only look back with a smile on my face.
Away from my normal professional construction life I have also helped in the purchase of a property in the Balearic Islands to turn in to a night club. This involved everything from initial survey of the proposed building, to budgets, construction (cost reports, construction programme and delivery), opening, marketing and then the continued business development. Although no longer involved I believe this shows my ability to adapt and adjust my skills to undertake various business opportunities.
Base Build Services, London, Senior Quantity Surveyor
Responsibilities
• Take responsibility for the delivery of medium to large sized projects and professional assignments through clear strategy and proactive commitment.
• Support the Client in the delivery of large projects or assignments
• Capable of taking all assignments from conception through to completion.
• Deliver the agreed scope of works in order to meet client’s demand in a competitive environment
• Prepare detailed material, labour and equipment cost estimates for design development documents, bid documents and change order
• Have a good understanding of different forms of contract procurement and contract administration
• Demonstrate sound technical knowledge and expertise
• Experienced on a variety of property and project types
• Analyse projects to ensure that project funding is adequate by performing estimates, cost forecasts, cost trends and accrual of actual costs.
• Compile and complete monthly CVR’s to keep track of all costs and valuations.
Achievements
• Cost Manager on National Retail Client Account
• Account Value £8.8mn
• SQS on numerous retail refresh and acquisition works
• Project costs £250k - £2.2mn
• QS/PM on Shell/Fit Out Works on New 5* Boutique Hotel
• Project Costs £2.4mn/£14mn
Care 4 Construction Services, London, Commercial Manager
Responsibilities
• New build, maintenance, refurbishment and improvement of commercial, domestic and retail properties.
• Carry out day to day running of current construction projects. Including organising sub-contractors, resources, plant and materials.
• Ensure projects keep to agreed programme and monitor all additional works and costs arising during the construction phase. Provide clients with up to date financial reports.
• Liaise with client, architect and consultants to overcome construction issues and share relevant information.
• Meet with current/potential clients and put together initial design briefs and budgets for works.
• Report and prepare cash flow forecasts for current projects and organise weekly/monthly progress meetings.
• Actively look and find new work and contacts for the business.
• Organise and approve relevant advertising and marketing campaigns.
Kingston University London, Bachelors, Building Surveying & Construction
Achieved a 2:1 Bachelors of Science degree In Building Surveying & Construction. This have given me extensive construction knowledge on both new build and refurbishment projects. I feel I have a greater understanding from a technical point of view. Allowing me greater vision to impact of works on the building and associated costs.
